The Annual Primetime Emmys - General Discussion

[Misslindsey]

I was hoping for a Bodyguard or Handmaids win. I am not surprised Succession won it was quite good.

[mojoween]

WTF David and DB should have submitted “The Long Night” if they wanted to have a chance at winning.

[wonderwoman]

13 minutes ago, FilmTVGeek80 said:

I was looking down when the shows ending montage started but did they skip iZombie and Elementary? I would say I get skipping iZombie because it's on the CW but they included stupid Jane the Virgin. Elementary was on for 7 seasons. That's a slap in the face!

agreed re ‘elementary.’ others that should have been included: ‘crazy ex-girlfriend’ and ‘you’re the worst.’  

and while you thought ‘jane the virgin’ ‘stupid,’ some of us adored it and were delighted at its inclusion. 

Edited September 23, 2019 by wonderwoman

[scarynikki12]

Aww House Of Lies reunion. 

[ebk57]

1 minute ago, General Days said:

Viola Davis looks fantastic and very evocative of the '70s, but is she wearing sneakers?

I noticed that, too!

Also, it was like she had mimes behind her during that intro.  It was weird.

[General Days]

1 minute ago, mojoween said:

WTF David and DB should have submitted “The Long Night” if they wanted to have a chance at winning.

Because no one could see it?

(Sorry. Couldn't resist.)

[AimingforYoko]

Upset. I guess the GoT gals split the vote.

[Misslindsey]

I love Kristen Bell in The Good Place, but I am still bitter about Veronica Mars.

I am so glad for Julia Garner win. Yay Ozark!

[thuganomics85]

Wow, the Game of Thrones actresses all lost.  Wonder if there was some major voter splitting going on.

[vb68]

3 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

Love Cherry Jones!

She classes up the joint.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Did Kristin say "Julie Garner" instead of "Julia Garner"? 

Also, I liked her in Ozark, but...... I guess I was hoping Gwendolyn would win.

[wallflower75]

So we get Supporting Actor clips, but nothing for Supporting Actress?  Screw you, Fox.

And big surprise--the GoT ladies cancel each other out, so Julia Garner wins.  Darn it, I was sooo hoping Gwendoline Christie would win.  Brienne's knighting was the best moment in that last season, and she sold the hell out of it.

[scarynikki12]

Guess the GOT actors split the vote. I was hoping Gwen would take it. 

[ShadowHunter]

I like Ozark so this is cool. Still would have loved for Gwendoline to win.

[mojoween]

Aww no I was super duper hard rooting for Gwendoline Christie.  I’m sure this chick is fine in whatever she won for but Brienne RULES.

[Misslindsey]

I love the GoT's ladies, but I was not impressed with any of their arcs in the final season. Maybe because the season seemed rushed. I think Julia had more to work with than the GoT's actresses.

Edited September 23, 2019 by Misslindsey

[Popples]

3 minutes ago, mojoween said:

WTF David and DB should have submitted “The Long Night” if they wanted to have a chance at winning.

Or "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".

I was rooting for Gwendoline Christie, but figured all the GOT actresses would split the vote.

[mojoween]

In Memoriam would be just fine with an instrumental.  This goes for all award shows, ever.

[Macbeth]

I am glad Peter won. 

He was definitely lead though. 

He had a tough job that last episode. He had to do a lot of exposition as D&D failed on the storytelling. 

[dbell1]

Bummed for Gwendolyn, if only because dressing as Joan of Arc should have gotten her on the stage. She was heartbreaking in the final season. 

But my friends who love Ozark are happy.

[ebk57]

That is a lovely dress Regina is wearing

[DollEyes]

Both Dinklage & Gwendoline should have been nominated for Lead in their categories, but at least D & D didn't win for writing.

[Mystery]

Yes, she looks gorgeous. 

[wallflower75]

For the love of Pete...mute the audience applause!

[dbell1]

Stock photos of boardrooms and blueprints. Yep, that’s the Emmys on Fox.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

That's a lot of... executives.

[chitowngirl]

If they can get Cokie Roberts in there is no excuse Oscar producers!

[Annber03]

My mom just noted that they didn't mention Peter Tork. 

[mojoween]

Luke Perry still hurts.

[ebk57]

Wow... Carol Channing gets the last card?  Interesting

[ShadowHunter]

Just now, mojoween said:

Luke Perry still hurts.

I started to tear up a few months ago when I listened to Losing My Religion. 

[aradia22]

The Ken Jeong Tik Tok bit was painful. Make it stop. Who in the hell cast the judges for Masked Singer?

I enjoyed Phoebe Waller Bridge's speech. And her dress looked better on stage. There was more contrast with her skintone and she didn't look as washed out.

Maya Rudolph and Ike Barinholtz's bit was very silly but it still made me laugh. 

I can't hear Thomas Lennon at all overlaid with the music. Who knows if his bits are any good? This is a very poorly produced awards show. 

Colbert managed to carry that bit through Kimmel's complete lack of charm and acting ability. 

Say what you will about the Kardashians but Kendall Jenner is properly a model. Girl knows how to wear clothes.

Gwendoline continuing to look like a goddess. YES. Give her more roles. 

[sara416]

1 minute ago, mojoween said:

Luke Perry still hurts.

WAs coming here to say the same thing. There's always some that I forget about by the time this comes around, but this one was like opening a wound again. Ugh.

[thuganomics85]

Did they seriously not mute the audience like almost every other award show has done?  Wow.

For me, Luke Perry was the one that I still can't comprehend is truly gone.  All still not fully over Stan Lee and Rip Torn.

I feel bad, but the first thing that pops in my head when I hear Carol Channing's name is Ryan Stiles imitation of her on Whose Line Is it Anyway?

[TVFan17]

Not the best vocal performance for that segment -- and certainly not for that song -- but it's always a touching part of the show.  It's weird to say I "enjoy" the In Memoriam segments, but I guess I do, in a way.

Edited September 23, 2019 by TVFan17

[Annber03]

Just now, thuganomics85 said:

I feel bad, but the first thing that pops in my head when I hear Carol Channing's name is Ryan Stiles imitation of her on Whose Line Is it Anyway?

Same :D. 

[Peace 47]

“Time after Time” is an unusual choice for a memorial song to me:  I have always kind of thought of it as a love song.  I don’t really know the meaning or history behind it though.

[shapeshifter]

8 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

That is a lovely dress Regina is wearing

Dress was okay; Regina King just makes anything lovely.

[Misslindsey]

Hey everyone The Masked Singer starts Wednesday just in case you did not know! I do not think it was mentioned at all. I am sure you all are clamoring to watch it!

[Ms Lark]

That dress was so wrong for a memorial tribute. Yikes!

[ebk57]

James Poniewozik in the NYT chat:

Thing I would watch during the Emmys: a mini mockumentary about the making of the Emmys, from the “Documentary Now!” crew.

[Arynm]

I always say "very interesting" like Arte Johnson and I had no idea where I had gotten it from. Still don't really know, some show that I must have seen at some point that made an impact. Funny how that works sometimes.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Kerry practicing her runway walk to the mic. 

[scarynikki12]

2 minutes ago, thuganomics85 said:

Did they seriously not mute the audience like almost every other award show has done? 

I read that they are muting them but didn’t factor in some of the individual mics picking up the audience. 

[Popples]

Billy Porter won and I am SCREAMING!!

[Misslindsey]

Billy Porter! Yessssssss!

[scarynikki12]

YESSSSSS!!!!! BILLY FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!

[wallflower75]

Is it too much for me to hope that Bob Odenkirk finally gets some love here??

...yep.  But that's okay, 'cuz it's Billy Porter!!

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Get it, Billy

[thuganomics85]

Was hoping for Bob Odenkirk, but I'm sure Billy Porter is more than deserving.  Although, I almost wanted it to be Kit to see if the world (or internet) would actually burn down (don't hate the man, but he's admittedly.... limited.)